Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Stress is defined as an exertion placed on the body or mind that requires specialized adaptation mechanisms and defenses. Trauma is the highest level of stress that a system encounters. In almost all cases trauma brings about major changes in the mental and physical state of well being if an individual. Trauma affects the psyche of a person that is responsible for regulation the response and reaction of the individual to an environmental or social stimulus. These traits are subject to changes post trauma.